‘Greenleaf’ Returns, ‘Frontline’ Remembers John McCain, ‘Younger’ Finale
A critical checklist of notable Tuesday TV:
Greenleaf (10/9c, OWN): There’s an unholy amount of scandal brewing at the Memphis mega-church as the third season of the juicy family soap opens with a two-parter, concluding Wednesday. Who can blame Lady Mae (Lynn Whitfield) for kicking the Bishop (Keith David) out of the manse after learning of his infidelities — including with her sister Mavis (how could you, Oprah?). The fallout could endanger the future of the church, especially with a $2 million tax bill coming due. Shall we pray?
Tune in to OWN earlier for the national TV debut of director Ava DuVernay’s (Queen Sugar) short film August 28 (7/6c), featuring an impressive cast including Lupita Nyong’o, Angela Bassett, Don Cheadle, Regina King, David Oyelowo, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, André Holland, Michael Ealy and Glynn Turman. In only 22 minutes, DuVernay captures six moments of historical significance to the African-American community that occurred on this same day, from 1833 (the passing of the Slavery Abolition Act) to 2008 (Barack Obama’s acceptance of the Democratic party’s nomination for president).
McCain (10/9c, PBS, check local listings at pbs.org): As the nation grieves the loss of Sen. John McCain, Frontline repeats its biographical report from April. The special profiles the Arizona senator from his harrowing years as a Vietnam prisoner of war to his long tenure as a congressional maverick (and former presidential candidate) who spoke out against torture during the George W. Bush administration and cast a dramatic vote against the Republican health-care bill.
Younger (TV Land, 10/9c): The fifth season of this sparkling romantic comedy ends with Liza (Sutton Foster) considering her options, including a job offer that could remove her from the Empirical payroll — but where would that leave her relationship with Charles (Peter Hermann) and her professional bond with Kelsey (Hilary Duff)?
Inside Tuesday TV: Though NBC is airing it too late in the evening, Making It (10/9c) is the most charming reality competition this side of The Great British Baking Show. In the penultimate episode of the first season — a second has been ordered — the contestants bring the outside in, making a light fixture with components from nature, then take their inside skills out of doors to transform a backyard shed into a private paradise… HBO’s offbeat talk show The Shop (11/10c) sends NBA star LeBron James to barbershops across the country, with famous friends in two, to jaw about pop culture and current events. His first guests: former late-night host Jon Stewart, Snoop Dogg, Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints and New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
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The Outpost and Carter.
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Same for me. I'm confused about the ending of last night's Salvation.
Spoiler Alert!
What is that blueprint the "COPE" cult received at the end?
Are we supposed to know what they will be doing with it?
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C
It's the plans for the rail gun. No way to know what they want them for.
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Yeah, what DonMI said. This is the first time we've heard of COPE's involvement or interest in the rail gun. Obviously, it's likely that COPE is somehow involved with the Q17 and Jillian was their target from the get-go. Too bad she's so stupid. Same with Zoey. (BTW, after she barfed the 1st time it was obvious Zoey was pregnant. Especially when it was mentioned more than once in the episode that only two months had passed on this show.)
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Thanks, I doze off during most of the scenes dealing with the cult called "COPE".
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C
Got Talent, Million Dollar Listing, and Carter for me tonight.
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You've been watching Carter? How do you like it,and how do you think it compares to Take Two?
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C
A lot of similarities with the roles reversed. They're both just ok.
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VERY occasionally...when I've caught up with all the interesting summer shows on TV...(including Y&R and B&B)...I'll have ONLY Take Two and Carter on my DVR...
I ALWAYS choose Take Two to watch...(first)...
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Also I noticed there weren't any previews for next week's Salvation. I waited for it, so I don't think I missed it. That's not a good sign. Might mean CBS gave up on it and rather promote other programs with more ratings potential.
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C
It's supposed to have 3 more episodes this season, and so far, it's scheduled for the next 3 Mondays.
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One reason for no preview of next week is that next Monday is Labor Day. I know it's not a big travel holiday, but maybe CBS won't air the show that day, for that or some other reason.
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It's on the schedule for next Monday. If they weren't going to air it next week, they probably would have said, "In 2 weeks..." before the preview.
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I watch both, but like Carter better. Seems like the cast is more cohesive,& it just seems funnier to me.
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I agree about Carter. I found the main character in Take Two (the disgraced TV star) to be annoying and pushy. Carter is goofy but not annoying or pushy. At least, I don't find him to be that.
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Good to know. Now I'm hoping for a third season!
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Both Take Two and Carter are entertaining enough for me at this time. I likely wouldn't watch either had they not aired during the summer.
However I would most definitely watch Quantico (by far my favorite summer show) , Nashville and Salvation during the regular season. These three shows are every bit as good (or in many cases better) than standard season programs.
At least I know that next summer I have Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 6. No show excites me more.
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Don checked the listings and its scheduled for next 3 Mondays. And I just checked my TV GUIDE magazine and its there. The TV GUIDE site also confirms it. What a relief! I was scared CBS would pull it due to dangerously low ratings.
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Instead of looking at the schedule or reading my posts, she just speculates on what she believes may happen.
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???
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No, I don't find him pushy or annoying either. I find him quirky, goofy, & down to earth.
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